EarthQuaker Devices ZEQD-Pre Preamp Pedal

A game-changing joint effort between EarthQuaker Devices and Dr. Z Amplification, the ZEQD-Pre injects your guitar rig with a healthy dose of tube-flavored character. Place this all-analog preamp pedal at the end of your signal chain, and you’ll revel in the harmonic-rich warmth and dynamic response you’d expect from a cylinder of glowing-hot glass. The ZEQD-Pre’s robust, passive 3-band EQ is just what the doctor ordered for fine-tuned tone shaping, pushing its preamp into ear-grabbing grit, or breathing new life into your favorite modeling patch. Moreover, this stellar stompbox features a switchable analog cabinet simulation for seamless DI recording and backline-free live performances. You also get a Boost footswitch with a dedicated Level control, delivering a wide-open volume bump that lets your solos soar high above the mix without sacrificing clarity or character. Finally, the ZEQD-Pre includes numerous thoughtful features, including a Ground Lift, Headphone output, and a balanced XLR DI output. Driven by an EF86 pentode — the same tube that fuels Dr. Z’s pristine, hi-fi amplifiers — the EarthQuaker Devices ZEQD-Pre offers a complete, all-analog amplifier system that fits right on your pedalboard.

FEATURES

• A tube-driven preamp pedal created in collaboration with Dr. Z Amplification
• Fueled by an EF86 pentode — the same tube that fuels Dr. Z’s pristine, hi-fi amps
• Passive 3-band EQ provides fine-tuned tone shaping and more
• Switchable analog cabinet simulation facilitates seamless DI recording and backline-free live performances
• Boost footswitch with a dedicated Level control delivers a wide-open volume bump
• Ground Lift eliminates unwanted hum and noise
• Headphone output makes quiet, self-contained practice sessions a straightforward affair
• Balanced XLR output negates the need for a separate DI box

SPECIFICATIONS

• Pedal Type:Preamp
• Controls:Knobs: Boost, Level, Bass, Middle, Treble
• Number of Footswitch Buttons:2
• EQ:Active 3-band EQ
• Inputs:1 x 1/4"
• Outputs:1 x 1/4", 1 x XLR (DI)
• Other I/O:1 x 1/4" (headphone)
• Power Source:9V DC power supply (sold separately)
• Height:2.75"
• Width:3.125"
• Depth:5.875"
• Weight:1.25 lbs.